Recent content by jaydog

Hey wishbone! Thanks for the NTR mod, I created a series of scenarios using yours and francis drakes CEV-LM mods and posted them to orbit hanger. Its called Direct_to_Mars Anyone have any suggestions for improvement or added / changed scenarios let me know, should be approved within next day...

A set of scenario's Using Wishbones NTR and Francis Blakes CEV-LM modules to show a rapid journey to mars.  From earth orbit to mars orbit. It explores the advantages of the Direct approach to mars using near future Nuclear Thermal rockets.  Final Scenario is in mars orbit ready for LM to be...

Thanks I will check it out... Didnt even see it when I searched. :facepalm:

Was wondering if the physics engine has capability to emulate magnetism for mass drivers. Such as the once proposed mag-lev launch tube that was like 10 miles long and was to be put up a mountain side. Or even to fire iron based chunks of asteroid out of a magnetic tube to move it... would be...

Sounds like fun Yeah I loved b.a.r.i.s. back in the day, was first time I ever saw movies on my pc. I recently tried to get it to run on vist-unk and it kept crashing. ---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 PM ---------- ---------- Post added at 09:49 PM...

Good ideas I think your right. Was wondering does air not move at same speed behind the shockwave? Other ramjet propelled rockets such as Nike (i think it was) did standoff the engine nacelle a bit from body so I guess that would be a requirement. Actually that might not be a bad thing...

Recovery The engine group or pack could all be hooked together with 2 ring trusses circumventing the rocket body. A kerosene tank and parachute would be attached on the lower center portion. A drogue chute might be needed to stabilize and right the engine pack on the way down, before the big...

on wikipedia they list air launch parameters for pegasus. Altitude is 10% of desired orbit altitude, Speed at launch is 3% of orbit speed. Now my engineers figured this out, with jet booster altitude is over 20 % percent of orbit and speed is now 12% percent of orbit. With these percentage...

Yep smaller rockets only Yes it is only for small rockets, but that said it increases launch ability in many ways. Its reusability is what makes it cheaper in the long run than any other technology. Wings cost to much to engineer and build and add many other variables. Though large a falcon...

I didnt have much confidence in Space X (oh no another kistler or rotorocket) but they are making good on their efforts. The thing thats impressing me is they are making everything they use basically the same. Same diameter stages, ie same tooling, same basic engines for both stages. Same pumps...

Doesnt Obama make a decision on the space programs launch vehicle and the space programs direction in another month or two? It seems if space x keeps having success with the falcon and dragon whats the point in even doing orion? Its all sub-contracted out, so orion is redundant, and...

Dont know if you want to tackle an idea I have for boost assist system using engines from SR-71 or Mig 25, Biggest problem air engine performace through differing altitudes. Check out my posts or my photo album to get an idea. Thanks!